As London Southend Airport gears up for a busy year with lots of new destinations being added this spring and summer - including Berlin, Newquay and Venice - 2013 will be the year that the airport really takes off, not only as a modern, efficient regional airport, but also as a key player in the regeneration of Essex. Take a look at the numbers below to get an idea of how important the airport is.
Leigh actress Kierston Wareing has returned to our screens in one of the most watched shows on TV. Kierston became a household name on Boxing Day as she entered Eastenders' Albert Square as Max Brannings secret wife.
Latest in a long line of long-established Leigh retailers who have closed their doors for the last time is Holmes Bros Ltd furnishers in Broadway West.
Another year - another diet - another exercise regime . . . Ring any bells??? Your guide to healthy eating and losing weight by nutritionist Diana Herve
"LOVE LEIGH" - say it quickly and you will learn that The Leigh Road is the place to shop. Why not try the Jewellery Design Centre, 106 Leigh Road, Leigh . . .
Junction still closed after this mornings blaze in Leigh Road
London Southend Airport has rated highest in easyJet’s latest Customer Satisfaction Survey across its European airports.
Passengers flying from London Southend Airport can park their cars for free during January and February 2013*, as a ‘1st Birthday’ gift from the airport.
Judi Babbage. Congratulations Judi. It's all round to yours for some Christmas cheer then!
Although we love all the joys of decorations, gifts, food and other festive fun, we must not forget the true reason we celebrate around this time of year...
Located in Belfairs Park adjacent to the 18-hole golf course, the Woodland Centre will be open in summer 2013 for schools, families and the community.
Last chance before christmas to purchace a Orginal Jonathan Trim from White wall space
This festive season, faux fur is continuing its winter love affair across the fashion outlets of Leigh-on-Sea.
Winter is definitely here!! It is a beautiful frosty morning outside. I love the way a heavy frost frost transforms the garden into a mixture of pure white shapes. Its the time of year to wrap up warm and venture out and really see the wonder of the outside world.
Put a little bit of Essex in your stocking this Christmas with The Joy of Essex — travels through God’s own county. Featuring Basildon’s Hollywood sign, Billericay Dickie, Chigwell’s largest mirror in Essex, sunshine on Leigh with Phill Jupitus, Bas Vegas, Romford's market forces, Romans and madrigals in Colchester, the only pub in Frinton, Henry Moore in Harlow, Paul Simon in Brentwood, David Nicholls on Southend’s pier pressure, the legacy of Dr Feelgood on Canvey Island and much more.
The Carlton Pub are doing a very special deal around this year's festivities...
Royal Mail has just announced it will close its Leigh sorting office in February 2013
News of direct flights from Southend to Newquay, Cornwall is announced by easyjet. Flights start next summer. Tickets for these go on sale today.
Many shops in Leigh will be open Sundays as well as normal trading days leading up to Christmas. An whole host of independent shops are on our doorstep in the Broadway, Broadway West, Rectory Grove, Leigh Road and many precincts and streets in SS9 . Keep your community thriving - shop locally
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